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Help Me Train With Bwiti Elders to Become an Iboga Provider
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My name is Jonathan Papia. For the past 5 years, I've worked as a holistic health practitioner, helping people work through trauma, heal physically and emotionally, and reconnect to themselves. I'm certified in Kambo, breathwork, bodywork, and health coaching. Learn more about my background here
For years, I've been searching for a medicine that could create deeper, lasting transformation. When I experienced Iboga, I found it.
I've been accepted into one of the most selective healing training programs in the world. Only 20 people are chosen each year to study Iboga medicine directly with Moughenda and the Bwiti Elders in Gabon, Africa. This 10-week immersive training starting January 2026 will certify me to offer life-changing ceremonies for veterans, people struggling with addiction, and anyone seeking healing.
Tuition cost: $37,338
Personal Investment/Financing: 27,338
Still Need: $10,000
I'm asking for your help to raise $10,000 by January 6th, 2026 (tuition deadline).
Why This Matters
- We're in a health crisis. Opioid addiction kills over 100,000 Americans annually. Depression and anxiety are at record highs. Veterans struggle with PTSD and limited treatment options.
- Iboga is changing this. This sacred African plant contains ibogaine, a compound that can stop addiction withdrawal completely and help people break free at the neurological level. But it goes deeper, it helps process decades of trauma and reconnect people to themselves. Learn more about how Iboga works .
- Texas just approved $50 million for Ibogaine research . Colorado is opening its first legal clinics. The world is recognizing this medicine, but the clinical model is missing one thing: the sacred tradition. That's why I'm going to the source to learn from the Bwiti elders, so I can share this medicine with the wisdom and reverence it deserves.
What Your Support Creates
When I return in March 2026, what you're making possible:
- Iboga ceremonies in safe, legal U.S. settings (Colorado, Michigan) for people ready to heal deeply
- Accessible healing for veterans and those in addiction recovery, done with sacred tradition, not just clinical treatment
- A future holistic retreat space where people can experience this medicine with proper integration support
- Online teachings so this ancient wisdom reaches people worldwide
You're not just supporting my training, you're helping hundreds of people heal.
Every dollar you contribute also directly supports the Bwiti village, providing food, water, and shelter for the families who've protected this sacred wisdom for thousands of years.
Here’s how you can help:
- Donate what feels right, every amount matters
- Share this campaign with your networks
- Send me your prayers and encouragement
One life can touch hundreds. Hundreds can touch thousands. This is how healing spreads.
If this mission resonates with you, please consider supporting it today.
With deep gratitude and love,
Jonathan Papia
Organizer
